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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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